Bullnose cladding system
AssigneeMarketing Displays, Inc.
InventorJeffry B. Stout
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Abstract
A bullnose cladding system is provided which gives an outward appearance of a generally arcuate or semi-circular surface extending from an otherwise planar surface. The bullnose cladding system is constructed using a pair of parallel mounting rails which hold one or more outwardly bowed flexible plastic panels. The longitudinal edges of the plastic panels are folded under to create a hem which releasably secures the panel within the longitudinal rails. Various corner members and expansion joints may be utilized to provide a finished look to the bullnose cladding system.
Claims33
A bullnose cladding system comprising:
- a pair of elongated frame members positioned in a generally parallel spaced-apart relationship, each of said pair of elongated frame members having a channel formed therein;
- a panel member including a pair of longitudinal edges and an interior panel portion, each of said longitudinal edges folded underneath the interior panel portion to define a folded edge and a hem;
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- wherein the folded edge is inserted into the channel such that an outer portion of the hem engages a first interior surface of the channel and an inner portion of the hem engages a second interior surface of the channel for securely attaching the panel member to the frame member.
A method of assembling a cladding system comprising the steps of:
- securing a pair of elongated frame members, to a support in generally parallel, spaced-apart relationships;
- folding a first longitudinal edge of a flat panel to form a first hem;
- inserting the first hem into a first channel formed in one of the pair of elongated frame members;
- folding a second longitudinal edge of the flat panel to form a second hem;
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- inserting the second hem into a second channel formed in another of the pair of elongated frame members such that the flat panel bows outwardly in a curved configuration.
A bullnose cladding system comprising:
- a frame assembly including a first elongated frame member having a first channel formed therein and a second elongated frame member having a second channel formed therein,
- a flat panel member including first and second longitudinal edges and an interior panel portion;
- said first longitudinal edge folded underneath said interior panel portion to define a first folded edge and a first hem, wherein said first folded edge is inserted into said first channel such that said first hem is contained therein;
- said second longitudinal edge folded underneath said interior panel portion to define a second folded edge and a second hem, wherein said second folded edge is inserted into said second channel such that said second hem is contained therein;
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- said second frame member positioned in generally parallel spaced-apart relationship with said first frame member such that said flat panel bows outwardly in a curved configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.